Willems Cletus R, an insider at Netflix Inc (NFLX), sold 310 shares of the company's stock on November 2, 2025. The shares were sold at a price of $1,118.86 each, bringing the total transaction value to approximately $347,000. Following this sale, Willems retains 310 shares of Netflix.
This transaction highlights the complex motivations behind insider selling, which can range from diversification and tax planning to personal financial needs. While significant selling activity can attract investor attention, routine sales do not inherently signal negative sentiment toward the company.
Netflix, a leading player in the media industry, has a market capitalization of $464.3 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 44.51, with an EPS of 2.39. The company, headquartered in Los Gatos, California, provides entertainment services through paid memberships in over 190 countries, offering a wide array of TV series, films, and games. As it continues to scale its streaming service, Netflix is also venturing into live programming and gaming.
Insider transactions are reported to the SEC, providing transparency into the actions of company executives and board members. However, investors should consider these transactions as part of a broader analysis, looking at patterns across multiple insiders and time periods rather than isolated events. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 15, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.83 and revenue of $12.4 billion, and July 15, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.88 and revenue of $12.8 billion.